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The Royal Drakensberg School is situated in the Northern Drakensberg at the entrance to The Cavern. It is an independent school which caters for children from Grade 000 up to Grade 4.

We believe that there is a great need for holistic education of a world class standard in our area. Conditions in these rural areas are poor and the teachers lack resources and infrastructure. We feel that an established independent school, which is properly staffed and managed, will go a long way to giving children the necessary grounding to reach their maximum potential.

Pre Primary • R9,500 per annum or R950 per month payable over 10 months • Levy of R300 paid each term • Preferably can understand spoken English • An English speaker at home to assist learner • Children should be turning 4 or older

Grade R • R11,000 per annum or R1100 per month payable over 10 months • Levy of R300 paid each term • Speak English fluently • Report from previous school • An English speaker at home to assist with homework

Grade 1 • R16,500 per annum or R1650 per month payable over 10 months • Levy of R300 paid each term • Speak English fluently • Have completed a school readiness programme and is ready for Grade 1 • Report from previous school • An English speaker at home to assist with homework

Grade 2 to 5 • R16,500 per annum or R1650 per month payable over 10 months • Levy of R300 paid each term • Speak English fluently • Read English • Write English • Report from previous school • An English speaker at home to assist with homework

Hi All – I apologise for contacting you in this way but I can’t find a phone number on your web page. I would like to know if you have kids that can play some chess with our kids here at Winterton Primary School. We have about 10-15 which include kids that are all confident in their game and about 3 that are very confident. We could happily come your way or you could come to us. Please contact me at 083 281 8278. Many thanks Heste Outram

Hi Tammy We follow the CAPS curriculum but we do our utmost to teach practically, particularly with our small children. Our classes are small and children are encouraged to participate so that they learn with greater understanding. You are welcome to visit to see learning in action if you’d like! Best regards, Megan

Hi Sanele We are focusing on the pre-primary phase and the foundation phase only. Only to Grade 4 next year and the following year, only to Grade 3. We believe this is where we can make the greatest impact on the success of the children. “Access to quality education is one of the best ways to help people escape poverty. In fact, research has shown that quality early learning (in preschools, crèches and playgroups) is the biggest disrupter of the intergenerational transmission of poverty. Not only is early learning a crucial weapon in the fight against poverty, Nobel Prize winning economist, Professor James Heckman, argues that there is no greater investment a country can make than in children between the ages of zero and five as it yields the highest rate of return.” Dr Sebabatso Manoeli – DG Murray Trust – 2018 Our best wishes, Megan